Director of Client Services

IQVIA

Durham, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Marketing, Analysis Skills, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Budgeting, Call Centers, Change Management, Channel Strategies, Clinical Research, Co-Payments, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Database Administration, Disease, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medical Treatment, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Pharmacy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Strategic Planning, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina
POSTED
8 days ago

Director, Client Services Programs 

We are seeking a Director to lead a high-performing, patient-centric client services program. This role is responsible for overseeing program strategy, operations, and team performance in support of a large pharmaceutical copay initiative spanning multiple products and disease states. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead end-to-end program operations, including design, execution, and continuous improvement of patient support and copay initiatives 

  • Serve as the primary client partner, ensuring strategic alignment, strong relationships, and transparent communication 

  • Provide leadership and direction to managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous development 

  • Manage program resources, budgets, and staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance management 

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, compliant solutions aligned with client and business objectives 

  • Monitor program performance using KPIs, metrics, and trend analysis; deliver insights and updates to executive leadership and stakeholders 

  • Oversee risk mitigation and ensure effective program execution, scalability, and operational excellence 

  • Facilitate collaboration between clients, internal teams, and third-party partners to support program delivery 

  • Drive change management initiatives, including program enhancements and CRM/system updates 

  • Maintain SOPs and documentation, ensuring compliance with SLAs, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations 

  • Represent the program in governance forums, including QBRs and strategic planning sessions 

  • Ensure consistent communication and alignment across teams regarding program updates, processes, and priorities 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in healthcare, service, or information-based industries, including leadership experience 

  • Strong knowledge of specialty pharmacy and its integration with manufacturers and payors 

  • Proven leadership skills with experience coaching, motivating, and developing high-performing teams 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong interpersonal effectiveness 

  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with experience managing complex data and reporting processes 

  • Experience with financial and budget management 

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of independence 

  • Customer-focused mindset with strong professionalism, empathy, and service orientation 

  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and active listening skills 

  • Advanced technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office and database management tools 

  • Contact center experience, including script review and training, preferred 

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role is $150,000 - $165,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

About the Company

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IQVIA

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://www.iqvia.com/